Russian Blue
VS
American Wirehair
Russian Blue vs American Wirehair
Compare Russian Blue and American Wirehair side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Russian Blue
American Wirehair
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 25 cm
20 – 25 cm
Weight
3 – 7 kg
3 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Russian Blue
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
American Wirehair
Great with kids
Super smart
Low grooming
Summary
About Russian Blue
Russian Blues are medium, athletic cats with a plush, silver tipped blue coat and vivid green eyes. Gentle and reserved with strangers, they are deeply affectionate with their families. Intelligent and observant, they enjoy routine, quiet homes, interactive play, and minimal grooming.
About American Wirehair
The American Wirehair is a rare, medium‑built cat known for its natural mutation: a springy, crimped coat and whiskers that need gentle grooming. Calm, people oriented, moderately playful, and usually quiet, it suits families or first‑time owners and adapts well to indoor life.
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